What are you waiting on to arrive...?

Discussion in 'Show and tell' started by Darkbulb, Feb 17, 2014.

  1. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    just wondering, will you have the case re-plated also, or find a chrome plated case and switch the inside
     
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  2. IAmTheJody

    IAmTheJody Gillette-i Master Staff Member

    I will leave the case as is and put it in my utility closet along with other shaving related boxes and cases that I save. I won't put it in the display cabinet since it won't have a razor in it. Then again I may just list the case itself for sale since I will never get rid of this Aristocrat like I did my first one, and therefore won't have need for the case.
     
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  3. Aztecmike

    Aztecmike George

    Awesome razor Jody! I acquired a 1934 Aristocrat earlier this year & I fully agree it is a wonderful shaver. Congrats!
     
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  4. Aztecmike

    Aztecmike George

    Nice!!! That's a beauty!
     
  5. IAmTheJody

    IAmTheJody Gillette-i Master Staff Member

    Thanks Mike! I'm curious if this 1936 large profile head shaves different than the 1934 low profile head. If there is any difference, I should be able to tell it pretty easily and quickly considering the several years I spent with my original 1934 variant. Imagine having all three variants of this Aristocrat and trying to figure out which one you like the most... lol
     
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  6. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    Yesterday, Tabac Tuesday, I noticed that my puck of Tabac is getting quite thin. It is one of three or four soaps I will replace when done.

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  7. Enrico

    Enrico Popcorn

    One of my favorite razors, a Schick Eversharp Gray Krona ...... if it's in very good condition I'll see if my son want to try it out.

    :happy108:
     
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  8. Aztecmike

    Aztecmike George

    Someday... I hope to have that problem. :) For now, I'm looking forward to hearing your thoughts on how the '36 and the '34 compare shave wise. My '34 looked pretty rough in the photos when I bought it, but it cleaned up much better than I thought it would.
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  9. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome set Jody..:cool:
     
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  10. brit

    brit in a box

    cool aristocrat Mike,the u.s oc 'crat is the only one i haven't pursued so far..:cool:
     
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  11. IAmTheJody

    IAmTheJody Gillette-i Master Staff Member

    Thanks Gary! :eatdrink047:
     
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  12. IAmTheJody

    IAmTheJody Gillette-i Master Staff Member

    I may be wrong but I believe all of the first variant, the 1934, came in the black leather cases into 1935. The second and third variants from 1936 on, came in the gold plated metal case. Based in the advertisements I've seen.

    @mr-razor @BBS ?
     
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  13. Aztecmike

    Aztecmike George

    Muchos gracias Gary. :)
     
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  14. Dave in KY

    Dave in KY On second thought, Buttercup

    Clark Silver King and Improved King
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  15. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

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  16. Dave in KY

    Dave in KY On second thought, Buttercup

    Thanks Danny, really excited to try these based on thoughts I've seen on their shave.
     
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  17. BBS

    BBS Well-Known Member

    I think the Improved King is one best Gem style SE razors I've ever used. The Mk II Clarks King razor is pretty aggressive on par with a gem micromatic open comb. You just need a Clarks King MkI SE razor for the complete set now.
     
  18. BBS

    BBS Well-Known Member

    Razors I sent out for replating in silver since I felt they were worth restoring. Work done by backroadsgold.
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    Ever Ready 1909 on the left and British 1st gen mk1 Aristocrat made for the French market.
     
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  19. Jorvaljr

    Jorvaljr Operation Daytona 8000

    I worked a trade from england. Im excited about some of these.
    The purple gillette case although not the right case will be for my Bulldog. Its similar but the case is from a English gillette single ring. Some of the soaps and cream are items that are either items i cant find in the US or items ive wanted to try

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  20. Jorvaljr

    Jorvaljr Operation Daytona 8000

    Thats awesome! Whats the turn around? I have 6 razors at Razor Refresh and its been 3 months. Which was suppose to be 3 weeks.
     
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